Adrian Chiarella

Dwarf Planet

A lonely, awkward teenager encounters a male sex worker on a morning in suburban Sydney. Based on the short story "Concealer" by Andy Boreham.

Black Lips

Hong, a lonely Chinese immigrant, sells black market abalone at inflated prices and avoids connecting with people through a life of solitary ritual. He ventures to a remote part of the coast to track down his supplier where he meets Cain, a lonely gay man in a troubled relationship. With Cain’s help, Hong makes his way back to the city – and to a new understanding of his life.

Teenage Kicks

Miklós is at the age when everything feels high-stakes. He is coming to terms with his own sexuality, and when his best friend Dan reveals that he has a new girlfriend, this puts an end to their plans to run away together.

Ostia: The Last Night

A dark story of desire and betrayal inspired by the events of the night of the brutal slaying of Italian filmmaker Pier Paolo Pasolini.

Before the Rain

Four stories, one hot day - Sydney, Australia, just before the rain.